- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
I Could Write a Book [Excerpt] |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
90 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0140801 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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And the simple secret of the plot is just to tell them that I love you a lot, |
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Arrangement Details
From: |
Pal Joey |
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Additional Performers: |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
F4-F5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
Eb Major |
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Available Keys: |
Eb Major (Orig), A Major (-6), Bb Major (-5), C Major (-3), D Major (-1), F Major (+2), G Major (+4) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140801 |
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Tempo: |
Slowly (with expression) |
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Metronome: |
q = 90 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1940 |
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Publisher: |
Warner Chappell Music, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0140801 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
And the simple secret of the plot is just to tell them that I love you a lot, |
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From the Show: |
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From the Book: |
The 16-Bar Theatre Audition - Soprano Edition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “I Could Write a Book” is in Eb major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “I Could Write a Book” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “I Could Write a Book” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “I Could Write a Book” available for other instruments?
Yes. “I Could Write a Book” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “I Could Write a Book” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “I Could Write a Book” from Pal Joey is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. Other recordings of this song include those by Gene Kelly and Leila Ernst. The song was written by Richard Rodgers. This edition includes 1 page of music.
It's written in Eb major. Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is slowly (with expression), at around 90 BPM. It's written for Voice and Piano.
For vocalists, contains partial lyrics. Its style is Show/Broadway. Musicnotes offers 23 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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